Monteagudo Palace

Murcia, Spain

Castillejo de Monteagudo was a fortified palace near the castle of Monteguado in Murcia. It was built by Muhammad ibn Mardanīsh, who was the king of Murcia from 1147 to 1172. The palace was mentioned as splendid exclusive place with gardens, ponds and beautiful architecture.

The palace was destroyed first by Almohad army in 1165 and it was left to decay after Reconquista. Today impressive ruins remain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Founded: c. 1150
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Spain

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Nia Rey (2 years ago)
I wanted to visit it since it is under construction but the view is great.
Joakin Rodos (2 years ago)
The ruins of this fortification are located about five kilometers northeast of the city of Murcia, very close to its hamlet of Monteagudo. The building was built on a small height from which a good part of the surrounding plain and the fertile fields of the vega del Segura are controlled. Due to its strategic location, it is visually connected to the castle of Monteagudo, Larache, the urban center of Murcia, and other important fortifications that guarded the aforementioned water channel.
FGA (3 years ago)
A magnificent place with the intention of giving it life again, currently full of weeds, in front of it is the Monteagudo Castle and below its slopes the museum, undoubtedly in a unique enclave, which apparently will be restored next to the Larache Castle, a the wait is hopeful that this will happen and soon Murcia will have an archaeological park of the King Wolf worth visiting.
CH GB (3 years ago)
Impressive.
Belen Frances (3 years ago)
A nice walk without difficulty. Beautiful views
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